2005 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 664 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Ranger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (137 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
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2005 Ford Ranger | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Ranger | Musso |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1876 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |